Belgrano defeats River Plate 3-2 to claim first Argentine top‑flight title

On 24 May 2026, Belgrano of Córdoba beat River Plate 3‑2 in the Torneo Apertura final at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium. River took the lead early when Facundo Colidio scored in the 18th minute. Belgrano equalised through a header by Leonardo Morales (26’) and later surged ahead when Tomás Galván made it 2‑1 (60’). In the closing minutes Nicolás “Uva” Fernández converted a VAR‑awarded penalty to draw level (85’) and then scored again three minutes later to clinch a 3‑2 victory, delivering Belgrano’s first Primera División championship. The match drew over 50 000 spectators, generating an estimated economic impact of more than 17 billion Argentine pesos for Córdoba. The win marks a historic milestone for the club, which had previously only reached promotion over a decade earlier, and underscores the long‑standing rivalry between the two teams, highlighted by past decisive encounters such as the 2011 promotion series.